Issues
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Stroke Awareness Saves Lives
It happened not too long after his 44th birthday. Dr. Michael Pafford, an internal medicine doctor working as a hospitalist at Saline Memorial Hospital, wasn’t...
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Paint Your Picture
I remember planning out my future in my mind when I was 15 years old. The visualization was so real that it was almost literal....
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Focusing On Fathers
Father’s Day is a special occasion that gives us the opportunity to express our love and gratitude to our dads and father figures. This year,...
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I Can See Clearly Now
Perhaps one of the most notable historical figures to overcome personal limitations was Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968). Keller was...
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Notes from Dr. Sam
Good Day, I hope this note finds you well. Since giving up my stethoscope for a laptop eight years ago, I have spent a good...
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Growing Stronger
When you hear the phrase “strength training,” you may think of bodybuilders or cross-fitters—in other words, people trying to gain muscle and lift really heavy...
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Stay Stress-free This Spring
Spring is here. Along with warming weather, blooming flowers, and chirping birds, spring also signals National Stress Awareness Month, observed every April. Why is Stress...
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Plant A Seed, Watch It Grow
I have been a little weepy lately. A few nights ago, a sad detail in a book made me burst into tears like I was...
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Taste the Freshness
With spring right around the corner, there’s no better time to begin using fresh ingredients in your meals, whether they are locally-sourced or homegrown. Not...
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A Healthy Harvest
If you are like I am, there are a couple of times of the year that you just love: spring and fall. I’ll have to...
